
The Attempt, brought to you by The Trek and Bad Cat Media, follows Benjamin Drachman during his attempted southbound (SOBO) thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | WildernessSportsFitnessHealth & Fitness | ||||

Benjamin comes home and looks back on his time on the trail. And also, a few surprises.
The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in th... more
Benjamin loses his pillow. His body is falling apart. And every day, the finish line gets closer.
The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All m... more
Benjamin takes a little break from the trail to hang out with our Uncle Eric in Los Angeles.
The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music ... more
It’s a rough transition, coming down from the Sierras. As he hikes through the desert, Benjamin starts to realize how close he is to the finish line.
The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Ca... more
I'm going through tough times right now so listening to how someone can overcome their own and find light in such a hard challenge is very enlightening and motivating, just finished episode 8 and really savouring everything.
Best podcast I've listened to in a while. 10/10 production.
Loved this pod cast so much. I hated for it to end. Cried tears of joy at end of the trail. Amazingly talented producer and Brass was such a humble and inspiring hiker. Many more happy trails to you!
This was an excellent listen and leaves me wanting more, from Brass or from anyone else who wants to share. Please consider sending another family member on a thru hike.
I have listened to this podcast 4 times now. It always makes me so happy!! Maybe I’ll get to experience the whole trail someday. Listening to you guys helps keep the dream alive!! THANK YOU!!!
I’m so glad I found this podcast, it made me happy every time I listened to it. I’m fascinated and in awe of people who are brave enough to do something like this. I live in the PNW and see some of the beautiful trails you were on, I dream of doing something like that (but I know I never will!)
I loved Benjamin’s laugh and his honesty and how he knew it was a privilege to get to do something like this. Julia was a delight as sister and commentator, I will definitely be looking for more of her ... more
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